giveaway: Tacori Ring!

Alright you guys, today is the day! This is the biggest giveaway I have ever hosted and it's all because of you. When I was asked to participate in the Lucky Magazine + Tacori + Bloomingdales Styling Event, I was thinking it was going to be a fun opportunity, but that was it. In no way did I think I was going to win. I could not have done it without you guys so I am so happy to be able to offer this giveaway. The winner will receive this gorgeous ring that features an elongated cushion cut deep brown smoky quartz with 18k rose gold and diamond petals. The gemstone is 16.85 carats of smoky quartz and the diamonds are 0.51 carats. It retails for over $2k! Yep, two.thousand.dollars. And it could be yours :)

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Tacori

For extra entries

3). Blog/tweet for extra entries! {make sure to include the link}

4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

Since this is such a huge giveaway I'm going to give an entry period of two weeks. 

I'll be picking the extremely lucky winner Thursday November 24, Thanksgiving!

Good luck!!

xox

giveaway: Fan Shopbop and Win $100!

Shopbop is one of my favorite sites because of all their amazing products. I'm always looking on their shoe section, and right now boots are at the top of my list! I'm really on the lookout for some cute booties and knee high boots.
Paired with jeans and a chunky sweater they'd be perfect and stylish for the colder weather!

shoes {l to r}: Modern Vintage, Pour La Victoire, Elizabeth and James

Shopbop is so amazing that they're offering $100 to one of you! So cool right?!

To Enter:
1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

For extra entries
2). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
3). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

4). Fan Shopbop on Facebook!

I'll be picking the winner next Friday November 11th! Good luck!

xox

giveaway: $30 to Chloe Loves Charlie- CLOSED

Today's giveaway is from Chloe Loves Charlie, an adorable online boutique with a penchant of sweet and romantic clothes. One of you can win $30 to spend however you like in their online shop! Some of my favorites are above: the Pink Pleated Shift Dress, the Silver Sequin Party Dress, and the Midnight Serenade Dress!

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Chloé Loves Charlie

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Chloé Loves Charlie on Facebook or follow them on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner next Wednesday November 1st! Good luck!

xox 

UPDATE: Congrats to Joanna Ruth! I'll email you with more details!

giveaway: $40 to 11 Eureka Boutique

I'm excited to announce today's giveaway! 11 Eureka is an adorable shop curated by the lovely Reneé, a girl with a love for clothes, her adorable dogs, and anything vintage! She's offering $40 to one of you lucky readers!

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit 11 Eureka Boutique and leave a comment telling me which item(s) you'd pick!

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" 11 Eureka on Facebook or follow on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner at random next Wednesday October 26th! Good luck!

xox

giveaway: Willow & Clay Outfit- CLOSED

Today's giveaway is really awesome! Willow and Clay is offering one lucky reader this dress and cardigan! I've seriously been living in this outfit and I know you guys will love it too!

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Willow & Clay and leave a comment telling me your favorite thing about Fall clothes

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Willow & Clay on Facebook or follow on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner at random next Wednesday October 19th! Good luck!

xox

UPDATE: The winner is Beatriz Alemar! 

Email me at mlovesmblog@gmail.com :) 

Thanks for playing everyone!

giveaway: Heather Belle Reed Bag- CLOSED

A few weeks ago I had a great opportunity to visit and meet with Heather Belle in her Brentwood office. She is an amazing woman with an incredible talent and love for creativity and design. When I think of successful women entrepreneurs I can't help but think of her. I could have spent all afternoon chatting with her about the line's Made in USA status, her unique materials, her empowering {and sometimes cheeky} messages, and, oh yeah, her Pretty Little Liars collection! This woman is living the life and she has so kindly offered to give this beautiful Reed bag to one very lucky reader!

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Heather Belle and leave a comment with your favorite piece (after the Reed of course!)

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Heather Belle on Facebook or follow on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner at random next Tuesday October 11th! Good luck!

xox

UPDATE: The winner is Jasmine!! Thank you everyone for entering!

giveaway: $50 Credit to Shopkempt-CLOSED

Shopkempt is an adorable online store that carries some great items, like the dress I wore yesterday! 

Today's giveaway is for $50 to spend in their online store. Three of my favorite new items are this chunky gray sweater, 

a pretty purple printed dress, and a bright blue jacket! What would you pick? 

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Shopkempt and leave a comment with what you'd pick!

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Shopkempt on Facebook or follow on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner at random next Tuesday October 4th! Good luck!

xox

UPDATE: The winner is Jenni Austria Germany! Congrats :)

giveaway: $50 Credit to Revolving Styles Vintage- CLOSED

Today's giveaway is for Revolving Styles Vintage, an adorable etsy shop that carries the prettiest vintage items. I love that Anna, the shop owner, adds new items so frequently too! I'm particularly loving this green party dress and the blue floral day dress!

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Revolving Styles Vintage and leave a comment with what you'd pick!

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Revolving Styles Vintage on Facebook or follow on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner at random next Wednesday September 28th! Good luck!

xox

UPDATE: The winner is...Raegan Alicia Branch! Congrats :)

Lucky Magazine's Style Competition: Recap

Over the weekend I had the incredible opportunity to participate as a featured blogger in Lucky Magazine's Styling Competition with Tacori Jewelry and Bloomingdales. As I mentioned yesterday we had 4 different looks to style--Menswear Mod, Fabulously Feminine, Layered Luxe, and Glamour Girl. My favorite look by far was the Fabulously Feminine look..I want to wear that outfit soo badly!! Tacori's jewelry was such an amazing addition to each look.

Menswear Mod: I wanted to do something a little different from the black/white tuxedo looks so I decided to give it a pop of color with an blue DVF skirt.

Fabulously Feminine: My favorite look! I love the hot pink blouse with the tangerine high-waisted trouser pants. I think the camel colored coat gives the bright colors I nice neutral balance. 

Layered Luxe: Sequin Vince skirt with blue Rebecca Taylor blouse peaking out of a chunky sweater

Glamour Girl: red skirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs blouse and some faux fur

the participating bloggers: Live, Love, LA, Natalie Off Duty, B. Jones Style, and Pepper and Chips

So, I have a little favor of you all. {I promise it's worth your while though!!} If you have Facebook please, pretty please, go to Tacori's fan page and vote for my looks {it will show a picture with text saying which ones I styled}. They're sharing each look until Thursday and then tallying the scores on Friday. The winner gets to pick a piece of jewelry from their new 18k925 line as well as the same piece for a {very} lucky reader! Friends, this is huuuge. You can win a stunning piece of jewelry that can be valued up to $3500. Amazing right?? So please pretty please vote if you have a free second! And tell your friends too :)

Also, I'm so curious as to what you think of the looks- if you have a favorite or least favorite. It's always good to get feedback. 

xox

giveaway: $40 to Rack and Sack- CLOSED

Yay for another giveaway! This one is to Rack and Sack's online vintage store. Everything is one of kind vintage, like the white and gold necklace I featured yesterday. One of you will win $40 to their online store to pick out your own special and unique piece!

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Rack and Sack and leave a comment with what you'd pick!

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Rack and Sack on Facebook or follow on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner at random next Wednesday September 14th! Good luck!

Also, you can use code "mlovesmblog" to receive 20% off any vintage beauty on their site! 

xox 

The winner is.. Ashley!!

I Survived a Cleanse! {and so can YOU!}- CLOSED

So if you follow me on twitter you know that I did an organic juice cleanse these past couple days. Actually 3 days. I still can't believe I did it for that long. I loooove food so much {and the cleanse confirmed that} but I've always been interested in trying one out. My best friend did The Master Cleanse in college which sounds terrible to me because it's basically lemon, cayenne and maple syrup. And that's what you drink aaaaalll  day. Yuck! Still something about a cleanse sounded like a good idea, especially after all the bad/good eating I did in Vegas. I did some research and decided to try Ritual Cleanse which is an all organic juice cleanse. If you like green smoothies than you'll love this because three times a day you're drinking kale, romaine, celery, cucumber and green apple. There's also a delicious mango, pineapple drink, as well as a spicy lemonade, and an "horcata" drink as the last of the day with ground cashews, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and agave. Not so bad right? All in all I'm happy I did it- I think my body needed a little reset. I felt like I had a lot more energy and I was able to focus more, too. But boy oh boy did I miss chewing! haha it's the random things, right? 

I contacted Ritual Cleanse and they so kindly offered to give away a 1-day Seasonal Reset Cleanse and 1-day Shred giveaway {geared towards those who like to work out}. If you're interested leave a comment and I'll pick the winner next Friday September 9th. Easy right? The hard part will be resisting those donuts and curly fries. Or maybe that was just me :)

I'm looking to a fun, food-filled 3 day weekend! What about you? How are you spending Labor Day?

xox

Oh and if you're interested in the Ritual Cleanse you can get 10% off with promo code "mlovesmreader" woo hoo!

UPDATE: The winner is..Alicia! Congrats :)

giveaway: $50 Credit to Le Mode Accessories- CLOSED

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To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Le Mode Accessories and leave a comment with what you'd pick!

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Le Mode on Facebook or follow on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner at random next Wednesday September 7th! Good luck!

It's also Le Mode's birthday week! Use code "bday" for 20% off anything on the site!

xox 


UPDATE: The winner is Liz!! Contacting you with more details :)

Giveaway open to US and Canada residents only

giveaway: win $100 to Lulu*s!

Ok, who's excited?? I LOVE Lulu*s, even more so that they're generously offering away a $100 gift certificate to their store. You can pick out anything you want!! So if you liked those leopard shoes I wore the other week, or the pink shorts from yesterday, they can be all yours!

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Lulu*s and leave a comment with your favorite item!

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Lulu*s on Facebook or follow on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner at random next Tuesday August 30th! Good luck!

UPDATE: Winner is Laura Nelson! Congrats :)

xox 

giveaway: $60 Credit to Lauren Elan Collections

They say diamonds are a girls best friend, but in modern times I think it's fair to say that jewelry is a girls best friend. When it comes to Lauren Elan, there is no better friend. I'm speaking in terms of her gorgeous jewelry line as well as her charming personality. We've become pen pals over the last few months and I am so thrilled to offer you this giveaway today! I thought I'd do a little interview with the one and only Lauren Elan so you can get a better idea of who she is, how she started her own company based off a hobby, and why she loves jewelry so much!

How did you start making jewelry and create your own line?

Back in 2009 and 2010 I made a few necklaces for friends as gifts or for myself to fancy up an outfit without buying a new dress. They usually involved a variety of mediums that I could find around the house (ie- left over ribbon, broken earrings, a favourite chain, chunks of fabric, etc) and were put together by mimicking the structure of other items I had around. I would even take my creations apart later on and make them into a totally new piece. I had moments of thinking that in my wildest dreams I could make a career doing something creative like this, but those were dreams that unicorns and rainbows frequented. Nothing too realistic...or so I thought. In the summer of 2010 I had a major knee injury as a result of some daring wakeboard moves (that I obviously hadn’t mastered) and found myself on long-term disability from my (active) full time job for 8 months. I had a collection of necklaces that several friends and family members had asked me to replicate for them and after a week or two of rest (and all 7 seasons of Entourage) I finally finished the items, as well as design several new ones. I figured that since I had the time, I may as well create a website that I could send friends to so that they might look at the collection of pieces I had made and place orders with me. I guess you could say things took off from there as I poured my heart & soul into the website (with the help of my design savy sister and brother) and creating a brand for the jewelry line I now call Lauren Elan (my name).

Where do you draw your inspiration from? Each piece is more brilliant than the next, I can only imagine you're creating 24/7.

It sounds crazy, but I usually find my moments of inspiration late at night or just prior to a deadline. Other times it can be after I see a great movie, or spot someone on the street wearing an awesome colour combination. It’s pretty random. Sometimes I don’t feel inspired at all and I guess that’s the challenge of working in a creative field- you have to figure out ways to draw on your creative side when you need to. Other times you just have to quit when you see it’s not working, and get some emails done :)

Who has been your biggest source of support and motivation?

My husband is the best. He didn’t think I was crazy (or at least he didn't say it) when I started filling our guest room with 1000 non-stackable gift boxes, or using our guest room tub as a place to store spools of chain; he just went along with it and gave me lots of encouragement. It really helps to have someone believe in you. Sometimes when I'm really crunched for time, he will help me pack boxes and label them- it sometimes feels like I’m back in elementary school and have a parent helping me with my science project. We laugh a lot and it’s very stress relieving.

How has it been to own and run your own business? Are there any challenges?

I’m learning quickly that owning and running your own business is no small feat. It’s an all-consuming activity that will quickly creep into everything you are doing. I’m a perfectionist and I want to do everything myself; this unfortunately doesn’t always work. The biggest challenge is learning to put the beads down and give myself a break. Sometimes I just want to go-go-go, but I also don’t want to burn out. It's important to find balance.

What do you enjoy most?

Playing! I liken the feeling to those days in kindergarten when you got to smear finger-paint all over yourself and every free surface. It’s a lot less messy, but it's so fun to tap into my creative side and come up with designs that involve textures, materials, and colours that I love. The design process is the best. I also love seeing people wear my designs and tell me how the piece brightened their day. That makes my day!

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Lauren Elan Collections and leave a comment with your favorite piece

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Lauren Elan Collections on Facebook or follow on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner next Wednesday August 17th! Good luck!

xox 

giveaway: Blowfish Shoes!

It has been an exciting couple of days! One great piece of news is that Matthew and I found an adorable apartment, put an application in, and found out yesterday that we got it!! We are both so happy and excited to move into our first place together! I can't wait to share pictures of the decorating process as well! I also saw that I broke 2000 followers on this little blog of mine, which is absolutely unbelievable but exciting, nevertheless, and very flattering. I'm so grateful for all of you who come visit me here each day. Thank you all so much for your kindness and support! Sending big hugs :)

In honor of all these exciting things I am thrilled to be offering an amazing giveaway today! Blowfish Shoes is so generously offering one of you a pair of shoes from their site. Any pair of shoes! How awesome is that?

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Blowfish Shoes and leave a comment with the pair you'd chose

For extra entries
3). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
4). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

5). "Like" Blowfish Shoes on Facebook or follow them on Twitter {tweet tweet!}

I'll be picking the winner next Tuesday July 19th! Good luck!

xox 

look book: everything tastes better from a mason jar

One thing I've realized, without a doubt, is that everything tastes better from a masor jar, especially if cute striped straws are involved! A summer favorite is ice cold lemonade! It's been ridiculously hot and humid  here that I feel like I need a drink with me at all times, so the tartness and sweetness of lemonade is perfect! mmm one of my favorite things about summer!

dress c/o Cottage by the Sea, sweater Madewell, shoes Seychelles, necklace Elephantine, bracelets Seasonal Whispers and Banana Republic

This dress is too perfect with it's floral and lace detail. It knows me too well! The back is also so pretty with its braided straps! 

and exciting news...

Cottage by the Sea is giving away $40 to their online store so YOU can buy one of their pretty summer dresses, too!

To Enter:

1). Must be a follower of M Loves M

2). Visit Cottage by the Sea

3). Leave a comment with your favorite thing about summer!

For extra entries
4). Blog/tweet for extra entries!
5). Become a Facebook fan of M Loves M or follow me on Bloglovin'

I'll be picking the winner next Thursday July 14th! Good luck!

xox

UPDATE: COTTAGE BY THE SEA DIDN'T FULFILL THE GIVEAWAY AND HAS IGNORED NUMEROUS EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS FROM ME. PLEASE TAKE THAT INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN CONSIDERING GIVING THEM YOUR BUSINESS.